Jakarta Celebrates 499th Anniversary with Free Transportation and Tourism Today
Jakarta Turns 499, Citizens Receive Special Gifts
Today, Monday, June 22, 2026, the city of Jakarta turns 499 years old. The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is adopting the theme "Moving Towards a New Era for Jakarta" for this year's celebration, carrying a profound message about Jakarta's transitional phase after no longer being the nation's capital. Jurnas
As a birthday gift, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is offering a special present to all Indonesian citizens in the form of free public transportation and cost-free access to tourist attractions.
Transjakarta, MRT, and LRT Only Rp 1
All Jakarta public transportation services, from MRT, LRT, Transjakarta, Transjabodetabek, Mikrotrans, to JakLingko, are free today in celebration of Jakarta's 499th anniversary. This free program is not only valid for Jakarta ID card holders but can also be enjoyed by all citizens who possess an Indonesian Republic ID card. Tribunjakarta
Observations at the Transjakarta Kalideres Terminal bus stop showed passenger queues forming since morning. The majority of users were workers heading to their activities who chose to use the free Transjakarta to save on daily travel costs. BeritaSatu
The Rp 1 fare is valid for three days: June 22, June 27, and June 28, 2026. Passengers are still required to tap-in and tap-out using an electronic money card such as E-Money Mandiri, Flazz BCA, TapCash BNI, Brizzi BRI, or the JakLingko application with a minimum balance of Rp 1. Detik
Ancol, Ragunan, Monas, and Museums Free
The Jakarta Provincial Government is also offering free admission to several popular tourist destinations, namely Ancol, Ragunan Wildlife Park, the National Monument (Monas) area, and various museums managed by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government such as the Bahari Museum, Jakarta History Museum, Textile Museum, Puppet Museum, Fine Arts and Ceramics Museum, Joang 45 Museum, MH Thamrin Museum, and the Taman Prasasti Museum. Kompas
The Governor of DKI Jakarta, Pramono Anung, hopes that this policy can be enjoyed as widely as possible by the public who wish to celebrate Jakarta's anniversary with their families.
